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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MUSIC Make Great Music Pursue Your Passion Chart Your Future Greetings from the Florida State University College of Music! The College of Music at Florida State University is one of the largest and most comprehensive music schools in the world. Because of our size, we are able to offer a wide array of distinctive majors and programs, outstanding ensemble experiences, and over 500 concerts and recitals each year featuring students, faculty, and guest artists. At the same time, our focus is on our students, who become consummate music professionals as performers, educators, scholars, composers, conductors, music therapists, entrepreneurs, commercial musicians, and arts administrators.

Together, our faculty and students seek new knowledge and a deeper understanding of music through innovative research, music performance, and creative activity, all of which contribute to the culture, vibrancy, and diversity of the university and our community.

With more than forty active UNDERGRADUATE ensembles, students in the College of Music are afforded a broad range of performance Programs opportunities.

> Bachelor of Arts in Music Areas of Emphasis include: Commercial Music | Jazz | Music/Liberal Arts | Sacred Music

> Bachelor of Music Education Specializations include: Choral | Instrumental | General Music

> Bachelor of Music in Composition

> Bachelor of Music in Music Theory

> Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy

> Bachelor of Music in Performance Specializations include: Brass | Guitar | Harp | Jazz | Music Theatre | Orchestral Strings | Organ | Percussion | Piano | Voice | Woodwinds Studying Music with an Outside Field College of Music students may combine their study of music with a dual degree or double major in another field. Students work closely with advisors to create a long- term plan and usually apply to the second major in their second year. College of Music students have recently pursued dual studies with areas including:

Some students even choose to study two majors within the College of Music, such as Music Education and Music Performance. This may require additional application materials or another audition.

GRADUATE Programs

> Master of Music in Composition > Doctor of Music in Composition

> Master of Music in Music Theory > Doctor of Music in Performance Specializations include: Accompanying | Brass | Guitar | Harp | Orchestral Strings | Organ | > Master of Music in Music Therapy Percussion | Piano | Voice | Woodwinds > Master of Music in Musicology > Doctor of Philosophy in Music Specializations include: Specializations include: Ethnomusicology | Historical Musicology Ethnomusicology | Historical Musicology | Music Theory > Master of Music in Opera Production > Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education Concentrations Specializations include: Opera Coaching | Opera Directing available in areas such as: Choral Conducting | Choral Music Education | General Music | Instrumental Music Education | Music Therapy | Orchestral Conducting | Piano Pedagogy | String Education | Teacher Education | Wind Band Conducting Graduate students in the College of Music have the option to supplement their degree with one of several Specialized Studies Programs. These programs allow a student to develop additional knowledge in a cognate area. Options include:

ur faculty are leaders in all disciplines of music, including performance, music education, music therapy, music theory, Ocomposition, arts administration, commercial music, musicology, and

ethnomusicology. They have been awarded Kari Adams is Assistant Professor Associate Dean for Outreach and Pulitzer Prizes, Grammy Awards, of Choral Music Education at Florida Engagement Dr. Gregory Jones holds degrees from Florida State University, the Guggenheim and Fulbright Fellowships, State University and conductor of the FSU Women’s Glee Club. Prior to her University of North Texas, and the Eastman and other major research grants and appointment at FSU, Adams completed her School of Music. In addition to his extensive lifetime achievement citations in their PhD in Music Education at the University of orchestral, chamber, and solo performance disciplines. Many have performed at major North Texas. She is a passionate educator, experience as trumpet soloist and conductor, conductor, clinician, and researcher. Her his previous professional appointments concert venues in the United States and research interests include incremental include Director of the Purdue University around the world. All are enthusiastic theories of intelligence and teacher identity Fort Wayne School of Music and Professor educators whose success can be measured development. Her work has been published of Music at Truman State University in Missouri. Recipient of a Senior Fulbright by the thousands of College of Music in Music Educators Journal, Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, Grant, Dr. Jones has served as an Artist- graduates who are building rewarding and International Journal of Research in Choral in-Residence in Greece and has been a meaningful careers in the field of music Singing, and Journal of Research in Music member of the Fulbright Selection Panel in and beyond. Education. Washington, D.C. WELCOME NEW COLLEGE OF MUSIC FACULTY

Assistant Professor of Arts Administration Assistant Professor of Voice Eric Rieger, Assistant Professor of Music Education Karen Munnelly is an arts administrator tenor, has enjoyed success performing and Assistant Director of Athletic Bands and educator who has held positions opera throughout Europe. His career has Chandler L. Wilson holds the Bachelor of with the Aspen Music Festival & School, led him to the opera companies of Zürich, Science in Music Education from Florida the National Repertory Orchestra, and Luzern, Basel, Trier, and Regensburg, A & M University, the Master of Arts in the National Symphony Orchestra. Her among many others. In addition to his Wind Conducting from Indiana University research focuses on arts portfolio careers performance career, Dr. Rieger is in of Pennsylvania, and the PhD in Music and career preparation. Dr. Munnelly demand as a voice teacher, opera director, Education from FSU. Most recently, Wilson received a PhD in Arts Administration, and lyric diction coach. Most recently taught at Eastern Michigan University, with Education & Policy from The Ohio State Coordinator of Vocal Studies and Director prior high school teaching experience in University, a Master of Arts in Arts of Opera at Western Washington University, Broward County, Florida. His numerous Administration from Florida State he previously taught at Westminster compositions for band are published by University and a Bachelor of Music in Flute Choir College, Texas Tech University, and Barnhouse and BRS Music. Performance from the University of South Nazareth College. Dr. Rieger is a graduate of Florida. the Eastman School of Music and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Guest Artists T

The College of Music regularly hosts world-renowned artists from all areas of music – from musicology and education to entrepreneurship and performance – to conduct workshops, lectures, and performances with and for our students. he rich cultural life within the College is enhanced by guest Tartist residencies and recitals, special events, and festivals, many of which are sponsored through the Housewright Eminent Scholar Chair in Music. A history of partnership with Opening Nights, the University’s performing arts series, has further enhanced opportunities for College of Music students to interact with accomplished scholars and artists from around the world. Recent guests have included:

LOUIS ANDRIESSEN | DAVID LANG | JAMES MARKEY | PAUL LEWIS | YMUSIC | AXIOM BRASS | SERGEI BABAYAN Recent College of Music guest artists | BADKE QUARTET | BUGALLO-WILLIAMS PIANO DUO | have included world renowned flutist WILLIAM CAPLIN | BARTHOLD KUIJKEN | DAVID RUSSELL | Sir James Galway (facing page), THOMAS CHRISTENSEN | GEORGE CLINTON | JOHN COVACH contemporary American classical | RENÉE FLEMING | MATT HAIMOVITZ | DAVID HICKMAN composer Libby Larsen (above), | MARILYN HORNE | ALEX KLEIN | ZHOU LONG | KIMBERLY and master trumpeter, composer, and MARSHALL | PATTI LUPONE | NEW ZEALAND QUARTET educator, Allen Vizzutti (left). | WILLIAM PORTER | JANET SCHMALFELDT | PIERRE VALLET Bands > Chamber Winds PERFORMANCE > Campus Band > Concert Band > Marching Chiefs Opportunities > Seminole Sound > Seminole Swing Machine > Symphonic Band > Wind Ensemble he College’s numerous ensembles allow students a broad range of performing > Wind Orchestra opportunities. Because of the excellent reputations and the quality of the ensembles and their faculty conductors, students frequently have the opportunity to travel to regional, national, and international venues and to Ttour at home and abroad. Bands Choirs Early Music Music Theatre Studio Ensembles > Chamber Winds > Chamber Choir > Baroque Ensemble > Campus Band > Choral Union > Baroque Flute Opera World Music > Concert Band > Gospel Choir > Early Vocal Ensemble > Andean Ensemble > Marching Chiefs > Men’s Glee > Renaissance Instrumental Orchestras > Balinese Gamelan > Seminole Sound > Opera Chorus Ensemble > Campus Orchestra > Brazilian Ensemble > Seminole Swing Machine > University Singers > Chamber Orchestra > Contemporary African > Symphonic Band > University Chorale Jazz > Electronic Chamber Ensemble > Wind Ensemble > Vocal Jazz > Three Large Ensembles Orchestra > Intercultural Ensemble > Wind Orchestra > Women’s Glee > Eight Jazz Combos > Opera Orchestra > Middle Eastern Ensemble > University Philharmonia > Old Time Ensemble > University Symphony > Steel Pan Ensemble Orchestra The Marching Chiefs unite students from all areas of study at FSU. STUDENT LIFE

s a student in the College of Music, you will build friendships and professional networks that will last a lifetime. You can also enjoy all the educational and recreational opportunities this major research university has to offer. Imagine cheering on one of our nationally ranked athletic teams, taking in a theatre Aor dance performance, participating in student government, all in addition to performing in some of the hundreds of concerts and recitals we present each year.

A Home Away from Home – The Music Living-Learning Community at Cawthon Hall The Music Living-Learning Community offers a special experience for first and second-year music majors and minors. Housed in beautiful Cawthon Hall, it is a centrally located, suite-style residence hall just steps away from the College of Music and the main campus library. Some features of the MLLC include: individual practice rooms, an ensemble practice room, music theory and history classrooms, and a computer/keyboard lab. Residents take some of their core music classes in the MLLC, enjoy weekly colloquia with guest artists and College of Music faculty, and have an opportunity to travel to London for spring break. Through the MLLC, students enjoy a small-college experience while being part of one of the largest and most comprehensive colleges of music in the world. The Marching Chiefs unite students from all areas of study at FSU. Get Involved!

FSU boasts more than Leadership Organizations Greek Organizations Interest-based Groups > Board of Advisors (BOAs) > Kappa Kappa Psi - > Alpha Mu Alpha - Music Therapy Club Honorary Band Fraternity 650 registered student > Congress of Graduate Students (COGS) > Choral Association > Mu Phi Epsilon - > Dean’s Student Advisory Council > Classical Guitar Society clubs and organizations, Coeducational Music Fraternity > Student Government Association (SGA) > Florida State Winter Guard > Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia - Music Fraternity many of which focus on > Flute Association > Sigma Alpha Iota - music or have special Professional Organizations Music Fraternity for Women > Trumpet Guild of FSU > Horn Studio of FSU > American Choral Directors Association > Tau Beta Sigma - Honorary Band Sorority > Music Theory Society appeal to our College of > American String Teachers Association > Society for Musicology Music students. These > Music Teachers National Association A Capella Groups > Society of Composers > National Association for Music Education > AcaBelles - All female a capella > Student Opera Society include: > Pi Kappa Lambda - National Music > Acaphiliacs - Coeducational a capella Honor Society > All-Night Yahtzee - Coeducational a capella > Reverb - All male a capella > Vox - Coeducational a capella (Left) The College of Music’s Board of Advisors (BOAs) support incoming and current students and assist faculty and administration on audition days. BOAs also act as guides for new music majors during orientation and mentor continuing students.

All Night Yahtzee, one of several auditioned a capella groups on campus, performing at the International Championship for Collegiate A Cappella. STUDENT/ALUMNI A sample of recent student and alumni achievement: Senior Moira Conley came to Florida State University ACHIEVEMENTS knowing she wanted to earn a degree in music. She didn’t know, however, that she would leave FSU four years later with lumni of the College of Music continue to thrive after a commission as a Second graduation in many different kinds of careers. Lieutenant for the United States Whether as teachers, university professors, Air Force in addition to her conductors, music therapists, arts dual degree in Environment Aadministrators, audio engineers and technicians, & Society and Music. During freelance musicians, or performers on Broadway, opera her time at FSU, Conley has companies, and military bands, they find diverse and been able to explore freely her rewarding ways to contribute to their communities. interests across various areas Many alumni go on to complete graduate degrees here of campus and the community. or at other outstanding music programs throughout the She served as a peer advisor for country. the College of Music, completed an internship with the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra as a music librarian, and served as a group leader for the Gulf Winds Track Club.

Moira Conley (’20 BA Music/BS Environment and Society, magna cum laude) A sample of recent student and alumni achievement:

Flores was selected for the Chance Israel, 2nd year DM Christopher James Ray (MM ’13, binational business program Piano Performance student, Opera Coaching) was recently in Mexico City, which places competed last year in the appointed as Season Resident grantees in different business Osaka International Music Conductor and Principal Coach environments while taking Competition. Having placed for Opera San José. Ray will graduate business classes at the first in the regional in Atlanta, conduct two performances Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo Chance went on to receive of four opera productions de México. After graduate 2nd place at the final round in each season. Before this school, Flores plans to work in Japan. Performing Stravinsky’s appointment, Ray spent the past international development with Petrushka, Chance joined two seasons on the music staff Christopher Ray (MM in Opera a focus in Latin America. about 53 other contestants in of the Bayreuth Festival where Production, Opera Coaching ‘13), Season his category. He says, “I owe he worked on several opera Resident Conductor and Principal Coach for FSU Alumna this achievement to FSU and Nicole Caluori productions. was recently appointed drum Opera San José especially to my professor, major of the West Point Band. Dr. Stijn De Cock, for having Caluori becomes the first improved me tremendously.” female drum major for West Point. After studying at FSU Rubi Flores (BM ‘19 in Piano with Dr. William Capps, Caluori Performance) was named one completed her masters at of ten outstanding graduate Fulbright recipient Rubi Flores Southern Methodist University students and recent alumni (’19 BM Piano Performance/BS in Dallas before auditioning for who spent the 2019-2020 Social Science, summa cum laude) and joining the West Point Band. academic year as a part of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. APPLYING TO THE COLLEGE OF MUSIC UNDERGRADUATE APPLICANTS: APPLY ONLINE COLLEGE OF MUSIC SUPPLEMENTAL AUDITION Choose one: FSU Application, The Common Application, APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING MATERIALS All music majors and music minor applicants are or Coalition application Submitted via the FSU Application Status Page required to audition

DEADLINES December 1: Priority application deadline, priority COST OF ATTENDANCE - ESTIMATED ANNUAL EXPENSES 1 Tuition and Fees based on 15 credit hours/semester at consideration for academic scholarships and financial aid Undergraduate Students Florida Residents Non-Florida Residents the 2019/2020 rate. (FAFSA) Tuition/Fees1 $ 6,516 $ 21,683 2 Housing and Meal Plan costs vary by option. Rates shown based on the most popular selections. Housing2 $ 6,680 $ 6,680 3 Total does not include the cost of health insurance. February 1: Final application deadline for College of Music Students who do not show proof of existing Meal Plan2 $ 4,396 $ 4,396 applicants comparable coverage must enroll in the school- Books/Supplies $ 1,000 $ 1,000 sponsored plan at a cost of $2,563/year. TOTAL3 $ 18,592 $ 33,759

UNDERGRADUATE FUNDING ADMISSIONS SCHOLARSHIPS MUSIC TALENT SCHOLARSHIPS OUT-OF-STATE TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS All accepted freshmen are automatically considered for When auditioning, music majors are also considered for Tuition reduction scholarships are available to non-Florida Admissions Scholarships. These awards are competitive and Talent Scholarships, which are awarded to select applicants residents formally admitted to the College of Music. The total awarded based on academic merit (GPA and test scores). who demonstrate superior musical ability. These competitive amount of this award is a 100% reduction (waiver) of the out- scholarships range from $500 to $3,000 per academic year and of-state portion of tuition, valued at approximately $14,444 per are renewable for four years of study. academic year. The waiver is only applied toward tuition and does not include other fees, nor does it apply toward study-abroad programs or online courses. GRADUATE APPLICANTS: APPLY ONLINE COLLEGE OF MUSIC SUPPLEMENTAL AUDITION/INTERVIEW Only Music Theory and Musicology applicants submit GRE scores; APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING MATERIALS Held in January & February for most programs International students submit English proficiency scores (TOEFL or IELTS) Submitted via the FSU Application Status Page

DEADLINES COST OF ATTENDANCE - ESTIMATED ANNUAL EXPENSES December 1: Priority application deadline for funding 1 Tuition and Fees based on 9 credit hours/semester Graduate Students Florida Residents Non-Florida Residents 2 consideration; final deadline for pre-screened programs Housing and Meal Plan costs vary by option. Rates Tuition/Fees1 $ 8,628 $ 19,993 shown based on the most popular selections. 3 Total does not include the cost of health insurance. February 1: Final application deadline for all other Music Housing2 $ 7,380 $ 7,380 Students who do not show proof of existing Performance programs 2 comparable coverage must enroll in the school- Meal Plan $ 4,396 $ 4,396 sponsored plan at a cost of $2,563/year. March 1: Final application deadline for summer-only Master of Books/Supplies $ 1,000 $ 1,000 Music Education program TOTAL3 $ 21,404 $ 32,769

GRADUATE FUNDING GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS UNIVERSITY FELLOWSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID ACADEMIC COMMON MARKET Graduate assistantships are available in most areas of study. FOR MINORITY GRADUATE STUDENTS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS Graduate assistants receive a full tuition waiver and an annual Available to a limited number of students in all disciplines, these Under the Academic Common Market agreement, graduate stipend that ranges from $7,400 to $14,800. No additional awards range from $5,000 to $30,000. A complete listing of students in certain disciplines may be eligible for in-state assistantship application is required; however, applicants are awards and requirements is available at gradschool.fsu.edu. The tuition, based on the applicant’s state of residency. For detailed encouraged to apply by December 1. application deadline is December 1; please contact the College of information, contact the Graduate Music Office or the Academic Music Admissions Office if you intend to apply. Common Market Coordinator for your home state. PLAN YOUR VISIT

Prospective students are encouraged to visit our campus to experience first-hand all that the College of Music has to offer. Students may also have the opportunity to observe a class or rehearsal, attend a performance, or even schedule a lesson with a faculty member. Contact the College of Music Admissions Office at (850) 644-6102 or [email protected] to request a tour of our facilities and welcome session. 2021 AUDITIONS AND DEADLINES Auditions for 2021 will be conducted via recorded video submission; please visit music.fsu.edu for repertoire requirements.

Virtual Open House for applicants, featuring informational sessions, performances, and virtual tours January 30 | February 13 | February 27 Graduate Piano Accompanying and Opera Coaching Auditions: January 22 & February 19

APPLICATION DEADLINES December 1: Priority Application Deadline; Final Deadline for all pre-screened programs Feb. 1: Final Deadline for Freshman & Transfer Students (non-prescreened programs) Final deadlines vary by program – see application instructions online at music.fsu.edu FSU MUSIC THEATRE RANKED STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO: 11:1 IN THE TOP 10 PROGRAMS OVER 400 DEGREES & REPRESENTED ON BROADWAY MARCHING CHIEFS PROGRAMS (70% NON- MAJORS) UNDERGRADUATE: MAINSTAGE OPERA Bachelor of Arts PRODUCTIONS Bachelor of Music PER YEAR: FULL-TIME FACULTY: 90+ Bachelor of Music Education 3 Music Minor UNDERGRADUATES GRADUATE: WITH A DUAL-DEGREE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY | COLLEGE OF MUSIC OR DOUBLE-MAJOR: Master of Arts 122 N. Copeland Street, Tallahassee, FL 32306-1180 Master of Music 850.644.6102 | [email protected] | music.fsu.edu Master of Music Education 15% Doctor of Music Doctor of Philosophy FIRST YEAR RETENTION RATE: 94% STUDENT BODY: 1100 5% CONCERTS 2020 FRESHMAN CLASS PROFILE: International AND RECITALS 20% Students Studying Non-Florida PER YEAR: 22% 53% different 30% Graduate Residents 500+ Non-Florida receiving 18 degree programs/ residents, College of Music concentrations representing scholarship and/ within the 70% Undergraduate 75% Florida Residents 17 states and or partial tuition College of Music PERFORMING US territories waiver 40+ ENSEMBLES